Today, is the official start to summer...at least that's what all the radio stations here are saying. Parades, running events, and all the neighbors seem to have brought out their barbeques...okay...including us.
This is THE weekend - I have decided to shave the head. My head. Cue-ball bald. For no other reason than just to observe the world around me seeing a radical change. Some that I have discussed this with think I am doing it as a fundraiser. Well, if you want to donate to me because of it, I certainly will not stop you (you can visit my page at www.the3day.org/goto/baldnbeautiful to make a donation in any denomination)
I did this before, in 2008...in January. But, I did this because there was an ad on Craiglist looking for woman who wanted to shave their head. The gentleman who did it made videos for hair shows on a global scale, and was happy to shave my shoulder length hair...and gave me $500.00 to do so. The money went right to my Chicago 3 Day accound, but I probably should have done some forward planning. January. Chicago. No hair. Not smart.
This time...the goal is to raise awareness for the event. An amazing gal in Cleveland, Tina, designed a tattoo that will be done on the back of my head. Yes, I said tattoo, as in permanent. I plan to keep the look until the end of the Denver walk, for now...that means September 1.
Sometime, a few months ago, as I was doing a training walk with the Woodfield Posse, this whole idea came to mind. Of course, at the time, I was in hopes of raising $10,000 from our fundraiser. We were a little shy of that - okay, $7,000 shy - but I am not waivering in the decision to do so. I think it will be an interesting study in society and its acceptance.
The clippers are out...now to just get it done!
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